Obtain Approval and Authorization PGMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   After presenting the program charter, what is the program manager formally requesting from organizational leadership?

   • AAuthorization to initiate the program
   • BAssignment of all program team members
   • CFunding for the entire program lifecycle
   • DApproval of the detailed program management plan
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2. 17application · medium

   A program manager is ready to request authorization to initiate a program. The organization's governance process requires the program charter to be reviewed by the legal department before it is presented to the leadership. What should the program manager do?

   • ASubmit the charter to the legal department for review before presenting it to leadership.
   • BAsk the program sponsor to approve the charter without legal review.
   • CPresent the charter to leadership first and then send it to legal for review.
   • DSkip the legal review, as it is not required for program initiation.
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4. 18application · medium

   A program manager is preparing the program charter for a program that aims to expand the company's operations into a new market. The leadership team is particularly interested in the program's potential benefits and how they will be realized. What should the program manager emphasize in the charter presentation?

   • AThe program's organizational structure and reporting lines.
   • BThe technical details of the program's implementation.
   • CThe benefits realization plan, showing the expected benefits and how they will be achieved.
   • DThe program's risk management plan.
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5. 19application · medium

   A program manager is preparing the program charter for a program that will modernize the organization's customer relationship management system. The program is expected to cost $5 million and deliver benefits over three years. What should the program manager include in the charter to provide a clear picture to leadership?

   • AA list of potential risks and issues that could affect the program.
   • BA description of the program's governance structure and reporting lines.
   • CA high-level cost estimate of $5 million, a milestone schedule showing key phases, and a summary of expected benefits.
   • DA detailed cost breakdown by project, including contingency reserves.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A program manager is leading a program that has been approved by the leadership, but the approval is conditional on the program achieving certain milestones within the first six months. The program manager must now initiate the program. What should the program manager do to ensure the program meets the conditions?

   • ARequest a change to the approval conditions, as they are too aggressive.
   • BDevelop a detailed plan for the first six months, including specific milestones and performance metrics, and communicate it to the team.
   • CProceed with the program and address the milestones later, as they are not critical.
   • DFocus on the long-term benefits of the program and assume the milestones will be met.
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